SOLUTION: if a number is subtracted from 4 more than twice itself, the result is 30. what is the number?

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Question 280592: if a number is subtracted from 4 more than twice itself, the result is 30. what is the number?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x+4-x=30
x=26
the number is 26
2*26+4=56
52+4=56
56-26=30